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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-01
A Grsat Legacy.

Great Legacy.
To bequeath to your children is strong clean,
pure OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES than wealth, because
it will never prove a You cannot give
what you do not possess but mothers will find
in DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription a wonder
full help-correcting all weaknesses, bringing
their systems into perfect condition, SO that
their children, untainted, shall rise up to call
them blessed!
There is not druggist in the land
But always keeps stock hand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-01
Satisfactorily Explained.
Epoch


Mistress-Why. Mary. told you to make up
my room an hour ago. and here it is in terrible
disorder.
Mary-Yis mum, an did make it up; but
the master came in to put clane collar,
mum, an he lost the button.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-22
FOREIGN Intelligence.
DEFENDED HIS DAUGHTER
Capt. Dunno Shoots at the Rev. Henry
Melville.

DtB BltNs Dec. Al.
Can't. Dunno, lately Governor of Castle
han Jail, and an x-otficer in the U. 5. army,
was committed for trial for firing revolver
at Rev. Henry Melville, whom Dunno
charged with seducing his daughter while
she resided with Mrs. Melville. Melville
eloped with the girl to the continent travell-
ing with her to different places. The pair
finally returned to London and was discov-
cred by Dunno.
Melville fled to Ireland, pursued by Dunno
who traced him to Dublin. Seeing him seat
ed in a cab he fired Melville held his trav-
cling bag before him and stopped the bullet.
The affair created much sensation i'll the
society of Dublin. The sympathy is with
Dunno.
Melville. on being examined, said his real
name was Peter Higginson aud he had been
customs clerk and horse dealer. His first
wife was still alive but he was divorced from
her in America. On marrying the widow of
Mr.. White the author, he assumed his pres
eut name. Capt. DUNES daughter was a
companion of the widow. He was ordained
in South Africa, bu; didn't perform clerical
duties except to conduct services in his house.
hold
The widow is wealthy enough to keep ff-
teen servants. Melville admitted that he had
been assaulted and beaten on two occasions
for insulting women. He admitted also that
he seduced Miss Dunno. She was no; hap
py before, he said, and he hoped he had
made her happy. He said Dunno thrashed
him before firing. A heavy bail offered by
Dunpe was refused.
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THE CARMEL TRAMP6.
Efforts OF Irish to Prove an Alibi.

The readers tf the Journal will remember
that the tramps now in our Jail awaiting trial
for the burning of Officer Stevenson's build
ings at Clinton, on the night of Nov. 18th,
have claimed from the first that when they
came to trial they should be able to prove an
alibi. On the lth of November, tramp
called at the residence of an Augusta citizen
and procured lunch. The insolent conduct
Of the fellow at the time, combined with his
villainous face, caused him to be closely
call was recalled to Kennebec Journal re-
porter and was printed in an article on tramps,
which was published soon after in our col
umns. Yesterday Irish was taken by the
officers to this residence, and at once recog-
nized a. a tramp who had called there, both
by the servant girl and the gentleman of the
house. This evidence will tend strongly to
prove that part Of the story told by "Irish'
about his being in Augusta,is in part at least
true. 1t does moi, however necessarily prove
sn alibi, as there was plenty of time aftel
leaving the house of the Augusta gentlemar
| for him to have reached Clinton before ths
fire The fact that he was in Augusta q
this time bids fair, however, to have an i'm
portant bearing on the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-22
She Found Santa Claus.

A party of Augusta lawyers were ~.
Fair" recently when the door was pushed
open and wee voice inquired, "Is Santa
Claus here2" The speaker was little tot Of
girl, and had evidently mistaken the ofnce
door for the one which lead to the child
wonderland, and the large image Of 81.
Nicholas in the Novelty Hall above. The
lawyers were taken considerably by surprise
at their unexpected visitor but one Of them,
quick to perpetrate n joke, pointed through
the open door to the private office, at his partner
and remarked that she would probably hnd
Santa Claus there. The little one Immediately
sought him out with the artless inquiry. "Be
you Santa CLAUSE" The legal gentleman
found himself in corner, but with the alert
ness of his profession for dodging an Issue
pointed out u brother lawyer with the as
surance that he was undoubtedly "Santa
Claus" This gentleman lodged the little
ones question by pointing out another of the
group rs without doubt the veritable Santa
Claus, and so the little one went the rounds
of the group, and stood last in wonderment
and uncertainty as to which one was the gen.
uine Criss Cringle. The legal gentlemen,
however, with their customary acute
ness in solving knotty problems
helped the little one out of her dilemma. They
determined to all be "Santa Claus" A hat
was passed around and all of the spare
change of the crowd collected. When the
little one finally found her way in the
Novelty Fair she was prepared to pur-
chase just as handsome a doll as old Girls
himself could have brought her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-22
MAINE DISPATCHES.
HOLT HAY KNIFE FACTORY
The Main-Stay Of East Wilton Burned to
the Ground.
Narrow Escape for Many Adjoining
Buildings

FARMrsGTos, Dec. 81.
The hay knife works of Hiram Holt & Co.
at East Wilton were burned at about 10
O'Clock last night. The works consisted of a
long row of one and two story wooden build
ings on the south side of the stream Fire
caught in the tempering room and tie build
ings being old they burned like tinder. Many
other buildings in the village caught fire but
BY the great exertions of the citizens, aided
By the force pumps of the wooden mill near
by the flames were kept from doing further
damage.
Two story tenement coatshops and pack
ing houses situated across the street south
two rods distant were saved. The men were
engaged in forming bucked brgades and
keeping the buildings thoroughly wet
T"enty-iive men were employed in the works,
most of them with families, and the loss will
b. sorely felt by them
Some three hundred dozen knives were in
progress of making, all of which were ru-
ined together with about twenty tons of steel
ani about $500 worth of grindstones. Some
thirty tons of iron in the shops is thought
will be saved. The total loss is estimated
at about $4,000. No insurance. The
shipping of orders will not be interfered
with, for the packing houses, which were
saved, contained about 2s0O dozen complet-
ed knives, ready for shipment The work
men are now clearing away the ruins and the
works will probably be rebuilt at once.
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TERRIFIC EXPLOSIONS.
Horror Stricken Operatives Jump
from the Windows.
Many Persons Supposed to be Buried Be-
meath the Ruins.
Fire Consumes the Mill with Others and
Increases the Awfulness OF
the Catastrophe.

ROCHESTER, n. T., Dec. Il.
There was a terrific explosion in the front
of the Poole -four mill on Mill street shortly
before $50 z. NJ. and few seconds after
another followed and then others followed in
rapid succession. Instantly the flames burst
from the Poole mill and the rear wall fell in.
The fire burned with great fury.
Although the workmen FASTENED out it is
feared that some must have perishe in the
flames. In few minutes the Washington
mill adjoining was also on fire.
One workman jumped from the third story
of the Poole mill and was severely injured
Another escaped from the building By jump
ing into the river.
The explosion was caused by the sewers in
the vicinity being filled with naptha. Today
fourteen thousand gallons of naptha were
pumped froo the Vacuum oil works through
the pipe line in the bed of the old canal.
1t was intended for the Municipal gas COM
pany. One or more breaks in the line al
lowed the naptha to escape into the adjoining
sewers. When the sewers became surcharg-
ed the gas escaped into the mill, exploded,
aud made its way through the mains in Mid
die street, throwing out the man hole covers
and tearing up the roadways.
| In the vicinity of the fire, up Mill and
| State streets. as far as Market street, dis
tance of three quarters of mile, the peopf
were driven in every direction terrified By
the explosions.
/ The explosions continued at such frequent
intervals during the first half hour that nc
one could approach the fire. Women ane
children were running around crying ant
screaming thinking their brothers, hnsbandi
or other relatives in the mill were burned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-22
The New Hampshire Grangers.

MANCHESTER, Dec. Il.
The morning session of the New Hamp-
shire State Grange opened at . o'clock with
a large attendance. The principal business
of the forenoon the election of officers,
which had proceeded As far as Gate Keeper
when adjournment was made at 80. No
opposition was made to the various candi-
dates. and the old board was reelected with
the exception of Chaplain George l.. Das-
comb of Wilton, who positively refused to
again i'll this office. The officers elect are ::
Master, Chas. Mcdaniel of Springfield; ;
s. |. Overseer, Chas. n. Clough of Canter-
bury $. |. Lecturer, John ID. Lyman of FIX
eter; $. /. Southwark, Frank II. Weld of Cor
nish 5. |. Assistant Steward, james +.
Shepard of New London; 5, |. Chaplain,
Rev. +. IL. Wright of Hill S. |. Treasurer,
jonathan NJ. Taylor of Sanbornton. A dis
cussion arose during the session about the
Patrons relief association, but the matter
was finally dropped without any action being
taken. The only other business transacted
was the appointment of sixteen standing COM
mittees on corporations, education finance,
claims and grievances, and other subjects
in which the Patrons are interested.
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CLINTON.

Clinton is to have Farmers Institute.
The grange has made the needed preparation
and the State Board of Agriculture will give
the farmers Of Clinton and vicinity an op-
portunity to enjoy and profit by Its work.
The 29th is the date set and the place, Ce n
tennial hall.--Thc Musical Union" gives an
entertainment for its benefit, Thursday even
ing, the 22d. 1t will consist mainly of sacred
music, though there will be a sprinkling of
condiments Saturday evening, Dec. Gath,
our Sabbath School will give its annual
Christmas concert, and commorate the sd-
vent by distribution of gifts Speaking Of
gifts reminds us of the fact that our mer-
chants have made more than usual prepara-
ton for the holidays.--A little snow with
some sleet has given us sleighing, though
couple of inches Of snow would make II ex-
celent.-we predicted that the river would
remain locked until Spring, but events since
show how difficult it is to successfully
rainfalls and warm weather have been brought
about so unexpected that the river 10 out OF
bondage. Miss Grace Billings celebrated
her ninth birthday Dec. IA, by delightful
party at her home. We hope the passing
years will bring to her many pleasurs and
as few sorrows may be, in world of sor-
rows.-Miss Bertie Kimball has been quite
poorly of late and her physician forbids
school this winter. BERTHE is one of our nice
young girls and we are sorry she must lose
her school, but the years are before her.
Mrs. J. T. Hall has been In Waterville for Q
couple of weeks undergoing treatment for
failing sight. DIR. 1itcomb has greatly
| helped her and she hopes for complete res
toration.-Mrs. Woodbury. Dixon has been
very sick with pneumonia but Is now much
improved.-Miss Alice worthing has been
quite sick, but Is now better.-John Lewis
one Of the old men Of the town. died on the
night of Dec. Is. lie was about 30 years Of
age.-The Universalst Circle meets this
week with Mrs. Alton Richardson. on.--Our
people are finding out the great comfort 70
their children, Of school room heated by .
furnace. The old way Of warming has to
account for many sickness, as every teacher
well knows.-The citizens were all ahlicted
by the death Of Governor Bodwell. His ad-
ministration of affairs won for him the respect
of every person, though some may not have
sympathized with his efforts to secure the
enforcement Of the liquor law. A great
man has fallen, this is the verdict today but
it will be more fully seen and appreciated -
his work passes in review before the people.
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II is not known how many persons we're at
wcrk nv har many asc, y,a3

Is L not known how many persons we're al
work or now many escaped
one man was seen TO jump from the sec
ond story window OF one OF the buildings to
tne riVer dark below, distance OF nfty feet-
his right leg was broken and ne received Sc
we're internal injuries.
The walls OF the Jefferson mill fell about
oeiock and II Is feared that several men
are buried under them
Engineer Clinton OF mill No. 2, and
several companions, was standing near the
'front.' OF the mil when the explosion occurred.
lie retained surneient presence OF mind TO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-22

he would probably have to 60 to state prisoa
for little while; and he seemed 70 feel ba1
at that. He wanted to know II he could ~
so out on bail, and witness told him he didn't
know. In Wards store, where the boy uads
the statement which was reduced TO writing.
Mr.. True, the detective, placed chairin the
middle of the door and asked the boy 10 sis
in it, which he did. Mr.. True then asked
him if any threats or promises Of reward had
been made to him at any time since his ar
res, to which the boy replied in the negative.
He then led hin on with his confession ani
witness reduced ii to writing. Witness had
been sent for by the boy ON "Wednesday after
his commitment to Jail Saturday, and went
and saw him. He then made statement
which was reduced to writing.
Cross examination. The boy asked what
his punishment would be. and was told that
II would be long sentences that he had COM
mit'ed very grave offence and he would
recognize the necessity ofseverc punishment
He told him at that time that il was . life
sentence, and If he became good boy and
showed signs Of being somebody, he might
perhaps be pardoned out, otherwise not.
Witness told him that he wanted to know the
truth, and that witness thought he would be
much more likely to be pardoned il he told
the whole tr nth; did not tell him Il would
make any difference with the sentence.
The statement made by the respondent 10
witness, reduced to writing by him and sign.
ed by the boy, was then offered in evidence
and objected to on the ground that the state-
ment was made under the influence Of par
don. The statement is in effect that he was
hired to set the fire by one Romeo, living there
at the Corner, and for which he was too re-
ceive $50; that he met the nan four times
in relation to the matter; he was to receive
$50 as soon as it was done. and he did IL.
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--=-------------~
MAINE STATE GRANGERS
Elect Officers at Their Annual Meeting
in Skowhegan.

SkowHEOAN, Dec. II.
The following officers of the State Grange
were elected today Frederick Robie, Cor
ham, master; Rufus Prince, Turner, over
seer Francis B. Barnes, Houlton, lecturer !;
f. A. Allen, Auburn, secretary $. s. Smith,
Norway treasurer; O. J. Hancock, Bidde-
ford, chaplain; W. 5. Rogers, Topsham,
steward ID. @. Bowen, Morrill, assistant
keeper; Mrs. Frederick Robie, Gorham,
ceres; Mrs. Rufus Prince, Turner pomona /;
Mrs. +. A. Allen, Auburn, flora; Mrs. ID. o..
Brown, Morrill, lady assistant steward; Nell
son Ham, Lewiston, and Edward Partridge,
Stockton, executive committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-22

CORPORATION MEETING
OF the Rumford Falls and Buckfield
Railroad.
PoKrLANp, Dec. q.

PORTLAND, Dec. 81.
The annual meeting of the Rumford Falls
A Buekficld railroad was held in Portland,
Wednesday They chose as directors, W.
l.. Putnam Portla nd; c. Il, Milliken, Port
lam; W. H. Moulton, Portland; Geo. c.
Wing. Auburn; George ID Bisbee, Buck
field; Otis Hayford, Canton X. c. Bradford
Portland; president, w. L. Putnam; vice
president, Otis Hayford; superintendent, l..
L. Lincoln; clerk and treasurer, X. c. Brad
ford
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Maine Pensions Granted.

WAsBIScroS. Dec. 2l.
The following Maine pensions were grant
ID today;
Judsou Gray. original, Sargentville-
Abram Peters, navy, South Warren
Elisha Heath, Jr., Sherman Mills.
Hugh McIntire, Togus.
VIM. H. Stanhope, Dennisville.
Patrick OConnor, National Military Home.
John Modlen, Natioua. Military Home.
Orien b. Spiller Webb's Mills.
Dexter Heal, Searsmont.
Ephraim f. Severance. Milo
Mark c. Cass. Pittston.
George G. Daniels, Lewiston
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One of Uncle Sans Soldiers Arrested

PORTLAND, Dec. Il.
Frank Hutchinson, a soldier at Fort Preb-
lie, was arrested, Wednesday, by Detective
Robert A. Davis on a charge of larcency of
goods from the ferry house at Cape Eliza
beth short time ago
Suspision was first directed to Hutchinson,
from the circumstance that on the day fol-
lowing the robbery, Hutchinson gave away to
comrades at the fort quantity of goods as
were taken from the ferry house. Hutchn-
son is new recruit and came from Bangor.
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The Crew OF the Katie Ranger Brought
Into Port.

New YORK, Dec. 81.
The brig Norah Pierce of Prince Edwards
Island has arrived from Pedro Gays She
brought Capt. Hardy, Mate Bunke., the cook
and three seamen of the schooner Katie Ran
ger of New Haven, which sankon the 10Th
inst, twenty miles southeast of Asbecum, at
ter being wrecked i'll hurricane. Both
boats were lowered and the crew got clear of
the schooner ten minutes before she sank.
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A Railroad Collision.

Mason CITr, Ia, Dec 2l.
Two passenger trains on the Chicago, St.
Paul & Milwaukee railroad collided near
Calmar this morning. Both engines and two
cars were overturned and piled up. Engi-
neer Long and fireman Brannigan were held
in the debris over three hours. Neither can
live. The baggagemen of both trains are
badly injured.
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RRY McNEALY


SACo, Dec. 2ls
Harry McNealy, brother of the bank de-
faultcr Frank c. McNaely, arrived home
from Halifax Wednesday morning He
declines to state the result of his visit and
the bank officers are also reticent about the
matter.
The general belief in Saco is that Harry
was unable to make satisfactory negotiations
with the defaulter for the return of the stol-
ta,ion with Treasurer Kelly, Wednesday
forenoon.
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THE MAINE CENTRAL.
Annual Meeting of it's Stockholders at
Portland.
PORTLAND, Dee. 2l.

PORTLAND, Dee. 21.
The annual meeting of the Maine Central
Railroad was held at Portland, "Wednesday
.fternoou. The old board of directors was
reelected. unanimously, 23,s46 shares be-
ing represented. The reports show earnings
s3, ISL ,271 operating expenses, sl,4+,+'9i
net earnings, 1902, ,1a7 an increase OF
SIS 900 over last year.
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Civil Service Examination in Maine.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.
The Civil Service Commission has nxed It's
schedule of examinations for Maine for the
wear 1888. as follows: Portland, Friday
Nav IS. and Thursday, Sept. 81; Bangor
Saturday, Sept. %.
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The Mexican Government Will Coin Its
Own Money.

CRY OF MEXICO, Dec. 81.
1t is reported that the government has Civ
en- notice TO all mint contractors that they
must turn over their niinis in four months to
duly appointed representatives of the treas
nry ,iepartmeut who will run the mints itself,
thus making large annual saving.
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Bates Alumi Banquet in New York

New York, Dec. 81.
Bates alumni dined tonight at Clark's. 4.
w. Given, presided Responses were mads
by Chas Ha skell of Jersey City, Mr. Nor
rill, Arthur Littlefeld, L. NJ. Thompson. A
letter from poet W. P. Foster, was read.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-22

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup has been before
the public for years, and is pronounced by
thousands superior to all other articles for
the cure Of coughs, colds, influenza, and all
pulmonary complaints.
/ used Salvation Oil for rheumatism in the
feet, and after several applications was en-
tirely relieved Of pain and could walk - we'll
as ever.
ANN X. WATKINS, Baltimore, Md.
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The Great Eastern Sold for 100
Pounds

LoNpoS, Dec. 2l.
The Great Eastern was sold to metal
firm for fl6,l00. twill be broken up as
old metal.
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COMPLETE PARTICULARS
OF the Maine Central Corporation
Meeting.

PoRTLASD, Dec. 81.
The annual meeting of the Maine Central
Railroad company was held at the eompany's
Office in this city this afternoon. The old
board of directors was unanimously re-elect-
ed as below, 23,s49 shares being voted
Arthur Sewall, Bath, George c. Lord, New
ton, Mass, Darias Alden, Augusta, Frank
Jones, Portsmouth, n. H., Samuel C. Law
renee, Medford, Mass, Amos Paul, South
Newmarket, N. H., Nathaniel j. Bradlee,
Boston, Mass, William G. Davis, Portland,
Horatio n. Jose, Portland. Joseph S. Kicker.
Deering, John Ware, waterville, Thomas
w. Hyde, Bath, Francis W. Hill. Exeter.
Ii was voted to-day to ratify and confirm
the conveyance of real estate by the COM
pany to the Portland L Jon Railway Station
Company, in accordance with the votes of
the directors at meetings held on the twenty
fourth day of March, A. ID. 1857, and the
twenty-eighth day of April, A ID. 1857, by
deed dated said twenty-eighth day of April,
and recorded in Cumberland Registry of
Deeds, book $50, page 1874
The report of the directors shows the fol-
lowing results of the years business, ending
Sept. 80, 1857
Gross receipts, s3,l42 ,40I
Expenses, including taxes, I,34o, ,4s0
Net earnings, l.I33,927
Interest and rents, o97, 1873
Surplus, 296 729
Dividends (G per cent 2l5, ,5Js
Net Surplus, 5 sl,l3I
The gross earnings have Increased by
Sl4l 900, compared with the previous years
business. About "a per cent. of this gain
WAS made in the passenger traffic. The
freight traffic was seriously affected by the
interstate commerce law, which at first was
construed to prohibit competition with water
rates; but the ruling of the commissioners
has removed that difficulty, and the freight
which was temporarily diverted has now re-
turned to the road. In spite of this disad-
vantage and of the freshet in May, which for
two weeks interrupted business Oh the eastern
portion of the line, the freight traffic has
gained 1000. The expenditures for per-
manent improvements this year exceed those
of last year by about 100000, but the net
surplus after payment of two 3 per cent. divi-
dends, is about the same as then. The shops |
at Waterville have been completed, and the
Union station at Portland, owned by the |
Maine Central and the Boston and Maine I
companies, is in process of erection.
The board of directors met at o'clock |
and organized by the choice of Arthur Sc
wall president and Josiah Ii. Drummond
oil
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LAST EVENINGS NEWS.

Farmers Burn Corn for Fuel-A Boy
Drowned at Bath-The Great Lumber
Raft Still Adrift-Fire Near Calais
Dying from Cold In Kansas-Faith
Cure Illustrated.